Alec J. Fischer

In a magical era without cell phones, YouTube, video games, and minute-to-minute scheduling, three friends navigated the wilds of childhood along their favorite Texas river. The year is 1955 and 1979 all at once - a wondrous time when our childhood friends are decades away from knowing what a text message is or what a YouTube does. If you asked them about streaming, they'd guess it had something to do with a tube and the nearby creek. With the Texas wilderness as their home, they spend every waking hour outside thinking for themselves, exploring, solving their own problems, creating, and become the ones they will become. Sense of Wonder is a 3-part coming-of-age short film series.

Embodying the spirit of exploration, Jake Cockburn (13) takes up the WILDerland torch, guiding adventurers of all ages from the untamed wilds of Australia to the wide-open landscapes of Texas. In this special, Jake trades city comforts for crackling campfires and dusty trails, guiding viewers from Queensland's misty rain forests to the coast of Texas. Along the way, he strikes sparks with flint and steel, shows how to pitch a tent, cooks WILD meals, and hikes to a fantastic waterfall. Every segment seamlessly blends practical bush-craft with the broader mission of Primitive Planet: empowering young explorers to step outside, tackle challenges head-on, and become stewards of the wild places they love.